The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/judo/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:11:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png judo | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/judo/ 32 32 Israel wins 3 medals in European Judo Championships, including gold for Raz Hershko https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-wins-3-medals-in-european-judo-championships-including-gold-for-raz-hershko/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:57:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3805506 Olympic silver medalist wins continental tournament for the second time and gets her fifth consecutive medal at the event

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]]> ‘We speak judo, not hatred,’ say Israeli and Iranian co-directors of film ‘Tatami’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/we-speak-judo-not-hatred-say-israeli-and-iranian-co-directors-of-film-tatami/ Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:46:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3569870 Inspired by real-life political dilemmas faced by athletes from Islamic Republic, movie about female Iranian judoka and Israeli competitor, set to reach US theaters June 13

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]]> Israeli judoka Raz Hershko takes home silver at Paris Olympics https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-judoka-raz-hershko-takes-home-silver-at-paris-olympics/ Fri, 02 Aug 2024 16:46:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3345820 Third medal for Israel at 2024 Games, after two others in judo this week; windsurfing medal races pushed off by a day; equestrian jumping team pulls out of last round of final

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]]> Israeli judokas Inbar Lanir, Peter Paltchik win silver, bronze medals at Paris Games https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-judokas-inbar-lanir-peter-paltchik-win-silver-bronze-medals-at-paris-games/ Thu, 01 Aug 2024 17:56:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3344952 Athletes dedicate wins to nation in difficult times: Lanir wears yellow scrunchie, Paltchik says 'I fought for our flag'; equestrian jumping team qualifies for final

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]]> Judo body to probe Algerian athlete who failed weigh-in ahead of bout with Israeli https://www.timesofisrael.com/judo-body-to-probe-algerian-athlete-who-failed-weigh-in-ahead-of-bout-with-israeli/ Mon, 29 Jul 2024 12:54:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3342611 International Judo Federation says sports figures can become 'victims of broader political disputes' after Messaoud Redouane Dris was disqualified from match against Tohar Butbul

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]]> Israeli Olympians give it their all in judo, fencing, surfing and more https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-olympians-give-it-their-all-in-judo-fencing-surfing-and-more/ Sun, 28 Jul 2024 17:15:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3341767 Judoka Gefen Primo advances to repechage round before knockout; swimmer Anastasia Gorbenko qualifies for 100m breaststroke semifinal but opts to sit it out to focus on 400m medley

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]]> Judo, soccer, swimming and more: Results from Israel’s first full day at the Olympics https://www.timesofisrael.com/judo-soccer-swimming-and-more-results-from-israels-first-full-day-at-the-olympics/ Sat, 27 Jul 2024 22:16:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3341355 Ron Polonsky sets new Israeli record in men's 100m breaststroke; Israel's soccer team loses 2-4 to Paraguay; Gymnast Artem Dolgopyat has shaky start but qualifies for finals

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]]> Olympian Raz Hershko is ready to go back to the mat for Israel in Paris https://www.timesofisrael.com/olympian-raz-hershko-is-ready-to-go-back-to-the-mat-for-israel-in-paris/ Sat, 20 Jul 2024 11:00:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3329381 After winning a bronze in the mixed team event at the Tokyo Games, the judoka -- ranked second in the world in her weight class -- is one of Israel's main medal hopes

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]]> Israeli Judoka Sagi Muki says protesters in Japan stole his uniform jacket https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-judoka-sagi-muki-says-protesters-in-japan-stole-his-uniform-jacket/ Sun, 31 Mar 2024 15:29:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3257566 Olympians Muki and Peter Paltchik confront rally on Tokyo street, having traveled there for training camp; Culture and Sports Ministry said angered after not being updated on trip

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]]> Israeli judokas win gold, silver at major international contest https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-judokas-win-gold-silver-at-major-international-contest/ Sun, 06 Aug 2023 17:27:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3066380 Inbar Lanir takes top medal after storming her way to final of 78-kilo category; Peter Paltchik comes second in men's 100-kilo event

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]]> Raz Hershko tops women’s international judo rankings, in historic first for Israeli https://www.timesofisrael.com/raz-hershko-tops-womens-international-judo-rankings-in-historic-first-for-israeli/ Sat, 15 Jul 2023 15:29:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3052287 Israeli judoka No.1 among 2,000 competitors across all weight classes; 'It's only a stop along the road,' she says

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]]> Israel’s 35 Special Olympics athletes are going for gold at games in Berlin https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-35-special-olympics-athletes-are-going-for-gold-at-games-in-berlin/ Fri, 16 Jun 2023 03:07:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3032428 For the first time, delegation is departing with government backing after group recognized earlier this year as a sports federation; CEO: 'We are beyond excited, beyond motivated'

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]]> Israel’s Inbar Lanir wins gold at World Judo Championships in Qatar https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-inbar-lanir-wins-gold-at-world-judo-championships-in-qatar/ Fri, 12 May 2023 19:35:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3014183 Judoka becomes Israel's 3rd world champion, dedicates her win to those under rocket fire

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]]> Raz Hershko wins Israel’s second gold at judo Grand Slam in Tel Aviv https://www.timesofisrael.com/raz-hershko-wins-israels-second-gold-at-judo-grand-slam-in-tel-aviv/ Sat, 18 Feb 2023 18:35:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2954469 Judoka claims top prize with victory over Turkish opponent, bringing Israeli medal count at tournament to 4

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]]> Israeli judoka Sagi Muki wins gold at Tel Aviv Grand Slam https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-judoka-sagi-muki-wins-gold-at-tel-aviv-grand-slam/ Fri, 17 Feb 2023 18:03:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2953999 Martial artist takes top place in the under 81 kg category, winning his first individual medal in nearly two years

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